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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018201820182018
ModelA3A3GLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim2.0T3.2GLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007
Convenience Package 1,800          
Cold Weather Package 500 500        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950        
S Line Package 2,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420 420 420
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150        
Sport Package 1,400 1,400        
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625 625
Leather Seating Package     2,050 2,050    
Special order charge     250 250 250 250
Aluminum trim     0 0    
Satellite radio     460      
Heated front seats     580 580    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850   850  
Leather seating surfaces         1,620 2,590
Wood trim         0 0
Convenience Package 1,675          
Cold Weather Package 466 466        
Navigation system 1,813 1,813        
S Line Package 1,860          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 670 670 670 670
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 391 391 391
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069        
Sport Package 1,303 1,303        
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581 581
Leather Seating Package     1,907 1,907    
Special order charge     233 233 233 233
Aluminum trim     0 0    
Satellite radio     428      
Heated front seats     539 539    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791   791  
Leather seating surfaces         1,507 2,409
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 10,725 6,925 7,455 6,145 5,985 6,105
Options (change) 9,975 6,440 6,935 5,716 5,568 5,679
Destination 825 825 995 995 995 995
Total Price $38,470 $43,625 $48,500 $57,130 $63,230 $77,000
Total Invoice $35,835 $40,629 $45,177 $53,202 $58,876 $71,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,623
Model Year200920092018201820182018
ModelA3A3GLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim2.0T3.2GLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T9T7T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$38,470$43,625$48,500$57,130$63,230$77,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-6,140-7,440-10,575-11,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,470$40,975$42,360$49,690$52,655$65,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$7,330$10,295$23,415
Total Invoice$35,835$40,629$45,177$53,202$58,876$71,681
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-5,719-6,928-9,847-10,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,835$38,161$39,458$46,274$49,029$61,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0$6,816$9,571$21,773

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year200920092018201820182018
ModelA3A3GLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim2.0T3.2GLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 $1400$1400
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200  
FWD$0     
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system    $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia    $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia    $0$0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats  $700$700$700$700
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$2,965$5,615$9,105$10,405$13,540$14,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$6,140$7,440$10,575$11,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-5,719-6,928-9,847-10,450

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20092018
ModelA3GLC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in113.1 in
Length168.7 in183.3 in
Width69.5 in74.4 in
Height56.0 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested110588%
Total Not Requested15012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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